Tuesday, April 01, 2008

The Joke is on Who?

April 1, 2008
To: Boss
Subject: Roadmap to my future

Dear Boss –
I’m not so sure that things are working out for me here.  A couple of things have happened to lead me to this conclusion.

1. Though I believe in being “professional” I also believe in acting, on occasion, like a 2 year old.  I like making bad, though harmless, jokes.  I also like making funny faces.  And I can’t seem to help the fact that I like to stick my tongue out at people.  Yes we are all adults.  Does that really mean we need to act like “adults” all the time?  And yes, I have A LOT of toys at my desk.  It gives me something to look at when I’m bored. 

2. I’m bored.  Though you may think all of this is an excellent learning opportunity for me, I have to tell you that I have been playing the same role for over 7 years.  Wait, make that 8.  Since today is my 6th year anniversary here, I get to add another year to the total number of years I’ve been doing practically the SAME THING.  There is a reason I am good at it. 

3. I fear when I said I wanted “accountability” you heard that I wanted “accounting.” Please note: I do not want to do more accounting for the various projects I am not leading.  Yes, I can do accounting, but as I am not Accountable for projects I am not leading I don’t care to do their accounting.  If we’re all supposed to “be professional” then I think the “professionals” should do their own stupid accounting.  It’s not that hard.  They make really easy spreadsheets and all you have to do is fill in the information. 

4. I’m still bored.

Though there is nothing I can do at the moment to change my situation, I just wanted you to know it might not work out.  I’m going to get my certification at the end of the month.  Hopefully I’ll get a new house by the end of the summer.  Then, well, we’ll see if I don’t decide to get a new boss and, perhaps, a new job as well.  Until then, yeah, I’m still bored.

Cheers!